[TenTec] Orion

Fri Aug 19 16:08:45 EDT 2005

Dick:

Here is a copy of the e-mail message that I sent to you yesterday.  Don't know if you got it or not.  Let me know if you are interested or if I can provide more information.

Ed
W2ED

Dick:

How does $2,750 sound to you and I pay shipping (FedEx Ground) and insurance.  (Includes custom cover and shipping in factory box.)

I arrived at that price by checking the new price from ten Tec on their remaining Orions now being built. That new price is $3,300.  

Ten Tec has an Orion 565AT (with antenna tuner) available as a "demo" unit - it comes with 1 year warranty.  Their price is #3,419.  If I subtract $200 for no antenna tuner that would be $3,219. For comparison purposes we could say that IF Ten Tec had a demo unit with no antenna tuner it would be priced at about $3,200.

Thus the price of $2,750 is $450 to $550 less than the price of a demo or new unit from Ten Tec.

I also have the 302R remote tuning encoder that I would sell for $120. I have a 706 microphone that I would sell for $90.  I would sell the two of them for a total of $200.

Let me know what you think.

Ed
W2ED

-----Original Message----- 
From: k9rt at aol.com 
Sent: Aug 18, 2005 11:21 AM 
To: ebailey at earthlink.net 
Subject: Re: QTH.COM Ad -- WTB: Ten Tec Orion... 

OK Ed

Sounds about like what I'm looking for.  I can always get extra filters later if the need arises.
If the price is right perhaps we can make a deal.
Thanks
Dick K9RT 

-----Original Message-----
From: W. E. Bailey <ebailey at earthlink.net>
To: k9rt at aol.com
Sent: Thu, 18 Aug 2005 10:04:38 -0400 (GMT-04:00)
Subject: Re: QTH.COM Ad -- WTB: Ten Tec Orion...

Dick:

The Orion is less than a year old. It has the latest firmware. It has no extra roofing filters - just what came with it.

It is in mint condition - covered when not in use.

I'll figure out a price and get back to you. I will be at home this evening.

Regards,

Ed
W2ED

-----Original Message----- 
From: k9rt at aol.com 
Sent: Aug 18, 2005 8:53 AM 
To: ebailey at earthlink.net 
Subject: Re: QTH.COM Ad -- WTB: Ten Tec Orion... 

Hello Ed

I would be interested in hearing more about your Orion, in particular the price,  the age, the ROM version, any roofing filters etc.

Let me know and we can go from there.
Thanks]
Dick K9RT 

-----Original Message-----
From: Ed <ebailey at earthlink.net>
To: k9rt at aol.com
Cc: ebailey at earthlink.net
Sent: Wed, 17 Aug 2005 22:42:55 -0500
Subject: RE: QTH.COM Ad -- WTB: Ten Tec Orion...

Dear Dick Truax K9RT,

You have received a response to your ad, titled "WTB: Ten Tec Orion", that you 
have running on the QTH.COM Free Ham Radio Classified Ads.

The response is from:

Name: Ed
Callsign: W2ED
E-mail: ebailey at earthlink.net

The response is: 

I have an Orion (actually I have two - one with tuner and one without).

I would be willing to sell you the one without tuner - if that is your 
preference.

I am not at home tonight but will be there tomorrow and can give you more 
details.

The radio is mint - I am second owner - both of us are non-smokers. Custom made 
cover - radio covered when not in use.

I do not know what to say about price but will look into that tomorrow.

Let me know if you are interested and I will get you more details and a price.

I do have original fzctory box for shipping.

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For your reference, here is a copy of the ad you are responding to:

Listing Number: 485416
Date Ad was Placed: 08/17/05
Name: Dick Truax
Phone Number: 812 246 6377
Callsign: K9RT
Category: RADIOHF
Heading: WTB: Ten Tec Orion
Ad Message: 
Anyone with a late model Orion wanting to upgrade to the new Orion 2 or just to 
sell their Orion, I am looking for a late production unit which is as new with 
the latest version 1.372 update. Roofing filters a plus but not necessary. Don't 
need the auto tuner.
Willing to pay a fair realistic price but not a NEW price.
Tell me what you have and what your best price shipped to Louisville, KY would 
be.
Thanks
Dick K9RT

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-----Original Message-----
From: K9RT at aol.com
Sent: Aug 19, 2005 3:50 PM
To: tentec at contesting.com
Subject: [TenTec] Orion

Have decided to take the plunge and am looking for a late build nice-as-new  
Orion. Roofing filters would be a plus, tuner not needed but acceptable.
If you're ready to try something else or upgrade to an Orion 2, please  email 
me directly with what you have and your best price shipped to Louisville,  
KY. If you're close enough to Louisville would be willing to meet halfway to  
save chances of shipping damage, but with the price of gas today it would be  
cheaper to ship than drive 200 miles!!!
Thanks
Dick K9RT
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